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Voice activation system

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Voice activation system

▷ Always say commands in the language of the

Vehicle features and

options

voice activation system.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Using the voice activation

system

Activating the voice activation

system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

Concept

This symbol indicates that the voice acti‐

Most functions displayed on the Control Display

can be operated by voice commands via the

voice activation system. The system supports

you with announcements during input.

vation system is active.

No other commands may be available. In this

case, operate the function via iDrive.

Terminating the voice activation

system

General information

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐

hicle is stationary can only be operated via

the voice activation system to a limited ex‐

tent.

Possible commands

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐

structions to use with the voice activation

system.

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can be

spoken as commands.

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

Functional requirements

You can also select list entries such as phone list

entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐

tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the re‐

spective list.

▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐

ported by the voice activation system. To set

the language, refer to page 46.

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Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of the

Control Display:

Adjusting

Setting the language

The language to be used for voice activation and

system announcements can be set.

▷ Some possible commands for the current

menu.

▷ Some possible commands from other me‐

nus.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Status of the voice recognition.

2. "iDrive settings"

▷

Encrypted connection is not available.

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

Example: opening the tone

settings

5. Select the desired language.

The commands of the menu items are spoken

just as they are selected via the Controller.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set the system to use standard dialog or

a short version.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if

needed.

The short version of the voice dialog plays back

short messages in abbreviated form.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Via iDrive:

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Help on the voice activation

system

▷ To have information on the operating princi‐

ple of the voice activation system read out

loud: ›Help with voice activation‹.

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

Online speech processing

Online speech processing provides a dictation

function, a natural method of entering destina‐

tions and improves the quality of voice recogni‐

tion. To use the functions, data is transmitted to

a service provider via an encrypted connection

and stored locally there.

▷ To have help for the current menu read out

loud: ›Help‹.

Information for Emergency

Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate

an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,

the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can

unnecessarily delay the establishment of a

phone connection.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 270,

close to the interior mirror.

4. "Server speech recognition"

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Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐

structions until the desired volume is set.

Amazon Alexa Car

Integration

▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐

ume of other audio sources is changed.

Concept

Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With Ama‐

zon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in

the vehicle.

▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

General information

Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the ve‐

hicle to prevent any impairment of safety while

driving.

System limits

▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead

to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and

glass sunroof closed.

Functional requirement

▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration purchased via

ConnectedDrive Store.

▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear

seat bench can impair the system. Avoid

making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

▷ The ConnectedDrive account in the vehicle is

the same as in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Major language dialects can cause problems

with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud

and clear.

▷ The vehicle is connected in the BMW Con‐

nected app.

▷ Amazon account and BMW account are con‐

nected in the BMW Connected app.

Using the voice activation

system of the smartphone

▷ The Bluetooth connection or USB connec‐

tion between the vehicle and the mobile de‐

vice is active.

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

used via voice activation.

Activation in the BMW

Connected app

Activate voice command response on the smart‐

phone for this purpose.

The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in

the BMW Connected app.

Press and hold the button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

Follow the instructions in the app.

Voice command response is activated on the

smartphone.

Activation in the vehicle

An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car

Integration is required every time before starting

a trip.

Release the button.

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:

If it was not possible to activate voice command

response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears

on the Control Display.

▷ Pair mobile device with the vehicle via

Bluetooth.

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▷ Select driver profile, refer to page 72.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. Wait for the signal.

4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired com‐

mand.

Information about the active function is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Malfunction

In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine

and start the engine again.

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